Crew Profile

Patric, Mary, William and Serena -Crew Profiles: Patric and Mary have been sailing together for nearly 10 years and in that time have delighted and charmed their guests in over 150 charters over 55 000 miles with a holiday of a life time.

Now aboard the paradise Tranquility they are continuing to do just that throughout the Caribbean.

Born in Switzerland Patric has travelled extensively following his love of sailing and diving. As RYA Yacht Master he has sailed in many of our seas. In Europe, the Caribbean and also Australia where he was able to fulfill his love of off shore racing. As a Dive Instructor Patric has taught and dived in some of the best locations in the world, including the Great Barrier Reef, the Red Sea, Maldives and also South Africa where he met Mary up by the Mozambique boarder.In the BVI’s he spent 3 years teaching Sailing and Diving to youngsters within a summer camp program before moving on to Crewed Yacht Charters with Mary 10 years ago.A great sense of humor, coupled with a professional and open and relaxed manner will make you feel special, safe and at home the moment you, your family and friends step aboard Tranquility. There is no request to big – except the one regarding the elephant – and no cocktail too bizarre that Patric cannot cater to.

Chef Hostess Mary HADDOW / BristishRYA Day Skipper, PADI Dive Master.

Mary was born in the UK and worked in the film business before giving up the camera for a cooker. Having had the opportunity to travel the world, from Europe to Australia, Africa to India and the USA to the Caribbean she has had the chance to sample many of the world’s cuisines. She takes great delight in sharing these flavors with you. Quality of produce remains the mainstay of her cooking and she will tailor any menus to suit you and your family’s requirements.Also a qualified Dive Master she is happy to paddle about with you in the water, lunches permitting. Flexible with a lively sense of humor and a kind heart, her aim is to make your stay as seamless and comfortable as possible.

Where holidays are precious we will give you memories to last a life time

Patric and Mary are joined by William and Serena as mate and stewardess aboard Tranquility.

Will started working in construction after school before becoming an estate agent in London at an early age. He decided to move to New Zealand and then on to Australia. There he traveled and worked a variety of jobs, ranging from beekeeping to working in some of the finest vineyards in the world, to building houses as a carpenter. He also finished four ski seasons in the French Alps and Australia.

Will spent a lot of his yachting time in the Med, especially the French Riviera, although before he joined Tranquillity he worked on a 160ft exploration-style yacht in Brazil.

Serena grew up in the country side, she started riding before she could walk. After finishing her degree in graphic design she spent a season in the Alps as a cook.

One of her favorite places she has traveled is Africa, where she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and also did her dive qualifications. One of her hobbies is running and she has run in the Rome and London marathon.

Before signing on with Tranquility, Serena worked on various motor and sailing yachts as either Stewardess or Chef.

Will and Serena are fun, easy and outgoing people and always have a smile on their faces. They will ensure that all your water sports needs are taken care of and that your every comfort on board Tranquility is fulfilled.

Layout

TRANQUILITY, and Exploper 760 catamaran built by Matrix Yachts in Cape Town, can accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins. The amidships starboard Master Suite has a king size bed, shower and toilet. 3 Guest Suites each have a queen size beds, shower and toilet. 2 port side Guest Suites each have2 twin beds, a shower and toilet. TRANQUILITY is fully air conditioned through out. Crew has a separate companionway, heads and shower.

(TRANQUILITY maintains a full guest and crew safety locker, including an automated external defibrillator (AED), supplemental oxygen, and an EMS-level first aid kit.)

Testimonials

Once againyou provided an awesome vacation! This was an absolute phenomenal week. Thankyou all so much.

NashelskyFeb. 2016

All I cansay is it was simply amazing.. It has been the trip of our life!

Payne, Family Reunion. November2015

This is oneof the best trips I’ve ever been on. I’m glad to say I won’t forget you guys.

Joneses, December 2015

Thank you,will never be enough! You have put a song in our hearts that we will sing ourwhole lives.. constantly….. over and over...

Alison, November 2015

I will beg my Mom and Dad to come back!

Joey Bianchini, 8 years, Feb 2016

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Thanksgiving week guests aboard TRANQUILITY said:

CHARTER REVIEW OF TEAM AND VESSEL

Name: Gordon & Lynley - Date:November 23-30, 2015

In a nutshell our experience onTranquility was a 10 out of 10.Patricand crew did an amazing job.Our comments below are somewhat in our comparison to our experience on a Lagoon 44 with 2 crew. To have a family reunion on a yacht in the BVI’s was a once in a lifetime experience beyond anything our family could have dreamed of.

Comment on the comfort onboard Tranquility:First class… rooms, amenities, etc. were all great.Lots of space with 12 of us plus 4 crew.

Comment on the condition of Tranquility:We specifically chose Tranquility as it is relatively new.Everything was working and when there were eany mechanical issues, Patric was a capable mechanic taking everything instride.

Comment on the cleanliness of Tranquility: Spotless!And we appreciated the crew letting us help swab the decks to feel useful.

Comment on the congeniality of the Captain and crew:

They should win the BVI Congeniality award!They all engaged with our family from the young twin girls to the grandparents.

Comment on the service ofthe Captain and crew:

Stellar…from 5:59AM to whenever we called it a night.Amazing to be able to keep this up fromdaybreak to end of day over an extended period of time.

Comment on the fun aspect of the Captain and crew:Let’s see…snorkeling, scuba, paddleboarding, hiking, hammock, sailing, motoring, wakeboarding, tubing, Willy T’ing, finding the best spot in each and every harbor, 11.5knots in a reasonable wind, dealing with left behind passports, slingshot!Nightly summary…

Comment on the expertise of the Captain and crew:Extremely experienced and willing to share insights with everyone.

Comment on the quality of your meals:Each meal was better than the last. Quality was perfect.Mary’s first US Thanksgiving spread was beyond all expectations -> research and execution was amazing.

Comment on the presentation of your meals:

So good that we had to take photos every time… J

Would you charter this yacht again? (Circle one)YES

Can you please let the owners of Tranquility know that theyhave a special yacht and an amazing crew.Patric & Mary ran a tight ship and made this a special week for us.Will and Serena were on top of their game.For our family, while we were the customers felt like we were with friends on Tranquility.I think they could see how much our extended family enjoyed themselves

Having departed from Tortola airport vs. St Thomas, if we are to do this again, I would always depart from Tortola.It’s a unique experience to land at an airport and pretty much head straight onto the boat.While it makes it a bit more difficult to fly from Miami, it makes the arrival/departure easier and less work with passports, etc.It was interesting to see some of St Thomas, but arriving in Tortola feels like it buys you one more day on the water.

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Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! We didn’t think we could top our experience of 5 years ago. But boy did you guys do that and more. Thank you for making this such a memorable time for everyone involved – both young and old.Patric you are the host with the most you are unbelievably accommodating, witty and so upbeat all the time. I don’t know how you do it. Mary – you are incredible!!! Magnificent meals that were healthy, tasty and beautiful presented. A very hard act to follow.Serena and Will thank you for your friendly service.. You are the sweetest.Payne, Family Reunion, November 2016

Thank you so much. I loved everything! Most of all spending time with you guys. It was so much fun.. P.S. I loved the food it was the best.. Nathan,6 years old..

What can Isay it was a fantastic time we had on Tranquility and none of this would have been so special if it wasn’t for you guys.. Thank you for all your hard work. Excellent Crew.Jason, December 2015

WoW! Amazing this week was the best trip I’ve ever been on. So very thankful for all of the wonderful experiences that you have allowed us to have..Dreifuss,December, 2016

I have never been so taken care of. All of you do a tremendous job. Anticipating our every need and desire. You work so hard, provide entertainment and take such great care of everyone on the ship and the ship itself. I love the standup comedy, the incredible cooking, the 200 cups of coffee that Serena made for me and Will’s never ending work.Thank you for giving me unforgettable days of bliss. Russel,December 2016

I can’t imagine having experienced this wonderful vacation without the four of you.. Don, December 2015

Thank you so much for the trip of a lifetime. Patric the diving was a thrill. You made every moment a blast. Mary your cooking was a delight. Will, thank you for all the waterskiing. Serena you were there at every moment when something was needed. The Tranquility crew is absolutely incredible.

This has been a trip of a lifetime and you made it special with your care.. The meals were out of this world and the care you took to make us feel comfortable was also. We consider you part of the clan now. Wood, January 2016

I can’t think of any words that could do this holiday justice. It has been fantastic form the moment we walked down that dock in the rain, to the boat.. All of you have made this the best holiday ever. You all are family now, and we will think ofyou, Tranquility and the BVI’s often.. We hope we have given you some memories of a lifetime also. "Pole dancing", long hair everywhere, our electrical expertise, endless wine tasting, yacht shopping via google and of course our own Dinghy captain with crew..Jon, Jaci, Ashofrd, January 2016

We had the most amazing time of our lives! We hope you enjoyed us as much as we enjoyed you. This past week was full of adventures delicious meals, pampering. We felt like king and Queens, but most of all; we felt like family from the first day on board until the last. Thank you for all the memories that we will never forget..Val& Craig Jan 2016

Thank youfrom the bottom of my heart for making my first trip to the BVI’s beyondmemorable – “Real perfection”- the humor, the kindness, the help, the fantastic meals & service were the icing of the cake of looking at the beautiful waters and Islands. Meeting and seeing Lemurs for the first time, and me diving for the first time. You as a team are seamless and make for a magical vacation. Hope to find myself back with you one day.Benay, New York 2016

The Tranquility Crew created a magical “parade” for all of us, filled with great joy andhappiness.. Elstrott, Jan. 2016

You guys rock, seriously! Thank you each and everyone of you for your diligence and long hours, and mostly for your patience. We had such an incredible week and its noteasy to coordinate such a fantastic trip with so many individuals with so ahuge range of likes and dislikes. You guys are really awesome in making it all work. Hope to see you guys next January again. William Feb, 2016

Thank you for an amazing time, this was a trip of a lifetime and we enjoyed every second! We will always remember our first trip to the BVI’s Thank you again and again for making it so special… Hope we cross paths again. Bianchini, Feb, 2016

Words cannot describe how appreciative our group is to you all.Mary, you are thetrue admiral of the boat. Galley Genius!!!Serena, silentAssassin.. Keep up the great work.

Will, Team award for good sport wish you nothing but brilliance.

Captain, keep doingwhat your doing. You and everyone around you is nothing but perfection..

Seriously Thank you.. This was the trip of the lifetime and we always be gratefulfor you and our Tranquility family..